julia othmer

Artist Information

Biography

Considered an “intoxicating talent”, Julia Othmer has a voice that can only be described as "Macy Gray meets Alicia Keys with a dash of Alanis Morissette," says Ear Candy Magazine.

The NXNE Festival Guide calls her "a piano-playing siren making a mark with her fiery, passionate performances."

Julia Othmer’s debut studio album Oasis Motel was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Michael Blum (Madonna, Roger Daltry, Suicidal Tendencies). An amazing array of talented musicians joined her, including, Johnny Griparic (Carole King, Slash’s Snakepit), Herman Jackson (Stevie Wonder, Outkast), Matt Laug (Alanis Morissette, Melissa Ethridge) and Dean Pleasants (Suicidal Tendencies).

"Oasis Motel is remarkable for several reasons - the most obvious being that it's hard to believe this is her first release," said music critic Brandon Whitehead for eKC online.

"With ten original tracks of clear, crystalline vocals that evoke melodic sounds reminiscent of Patsy Kline to Anne De Franco [sic], Othmer shows how music is meant to be made “

“Songs sort of show up and speak to me. I give space and time to listen and then work to give them what they want. My favorite songs happen that way. As soon as I exert control or try to serve something other than the music, songs tend to become strangulated and unclear. Everyone has their process – this is just what works for me.” Julia says.

Tracks from Oasis Motel have been featured on such shows as “Army Wives,” “DeGrassi: The Next Generation,” and the DVD release of “Party of Five.”

Julia Othmer appeared on LILITH FAIR 2010 alongside such artists as Sarah MacLachlan, Emmylou Harris, Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson and Erykah Badu.

Moving around has allowed her to perform in front of many audiences and Othmer is fortunate to have an amazingly strong, loyal and ever-growing fan base from all over the US and Europe. She has performed at such venues as:

Hard Rock Café Stockholm; Eon Café Munich, Detroit’s Masonic Temple for the Detroit Derby Girls' Finals; Philadelphia's World Café Live, WXPN's All About the Music Festival, the TLA, AIDS WALK and the Tin Angel; New York City's Knitting Factory, Cutting Room and the Bitter End; Kansas City's AIDS WALK, Zona Rosa Art Fest, AMC Theatre's Holiday Party; and LA's Hotel Café, Ford Amphitheatre Songwriter Festival, LA Women's Music Festival and Viper Room. She has shared the stage with a range of artists including Regina Spektor, Amos Lee, Ryan Star and John Waite.

Othmer was recently nominated at the Philly Music Awards for "Best Female Entertainer" and "Best Female Vocalist” and is currently working between Stockholm and Los Angeles on the highly anticipated follow-up to "oasis motel."

“Luckily, I keep encountering artists who inspire and motivate me. How does it get better than that?”

Instrumentation

Johnny Griparic - Bass
Billy Watts - Guitar
David Raven - Drums & Percussion

Discography

"oasis motel" - feb 2006

Songs from "oasis motel" have been played on over 85 terrestial radio stations across the US and licensed for such shows as "Army Wives," "DeGrassi: The Next Generation," "The Lying Game," "Party of Five [DVD Release]," and ABC's "Big Shots."

Othmer is currently recording her next album in Stockholm and Los Angeles. The album will be released in summer of 2012.

Links

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Audio

• darling
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• canyons
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• mission control
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• help me
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• never listen
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• hey hey
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Lyrics

• darling
• canyons
• mission control
• help me
• the first day
• hey hey

Video

canyons video - uncut productions

Photo Gallery

Press

• If Bourbon Could Sing [+ Show ]
  

  This Thursday evening in the quaint little village of New York City, Julia Othmer, the mesmerizingly...This Thursday evening in the quaint little village of New York City, Julia Othmer, the mesmerizingly sultry singer/songwriter will be riding into town tucked under the wings of a Southwest jet. She will be performing at Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen St. New York, NY) at 7PM sharp. If you haven’t heard of her, it may be because she has been diligently working on her new album for the last few years on the sunny and less immediate coast. Formerly a Kansas City native, Julia has put her pillow in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, some gondola in Colorado and finally Los Angeles, the city of lights and traffic, where she currently lives with her little white piano, her rock star and her cat Cosmo. Julia’s musical musings are so diverse that they become quite elusive to the simple description. Perhaps the best way to explain it would be if Nora Jones, Tom Waits, Billy Holiday and Lyle Lovett had a musical orgy and let you watch behind a curtain of burning lace and a whiskey waterfall. I’ll bring the unfiltered cigarettes, you bring your soul.
  
  

• EarCandyMag.com [+ Show ]
  

  I like this woman. I mean, I really like this woman. She has a voice that can only be described as M...I like this woman. I mean, I really like this woman. She has a voice that can only be described as Macy Gray meets Alicia Keys with a dash of Alanis Morrissette thrown into the mix. “Oasis Motel” is one soulful release and definitely worth seeking out if you’re a fan of any of the artists previously mentioned. After listening to songs like “Hey, Hey”, “Darling” and the reggae tinged “Intention” you’ll be hooked as well. A mix of jazz, rock and pop that just oozes with soul. “ 3 and a ½ stars (out of 4)
  
  

• Cat Club on Sunset Strip
  

  i love the group!!!!!!!!!!!!! the sound is awesome!

• KEAO FM / KONI FM / KPMW FM / KTOH FM
  

  Aloha from Hawaii. Your music is amazing. It is a perfect fit for our playlists.

• Philadelphia City Paper
  

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• NOW
  

  Othmer [has] a sensual brand of rhythmic, passionate, soaring rock.

• chartattack.com
  

  She's got Joss-Stone musicianship with a Madonna persona... fiercely passionate

• Philadelphia Inquirer [+ Show ]
  

  Space pop: singer-songwriter Julia Othmer’s “Mission Control” is a constant on our CD player at the ...Space pop: singer-songwriter Julia Othmer’s “Mission Control” is a constant on our CD player at the moment.

• 1340mag.com [+ Show ]
  

  “a stunning debut … a potent cocktail of relevance and intimacy that will win you over almost immedi...“a stunning debut … a potent cocktail of relevance and intimacy that will win you over almost immediately… one of music’s hidden secrets…”
  
  

• Philadelphia Daily News [+ Show ]
  

  ... loaded with hooks and is very well-performed by this singer/pianist in an earthy, expressive voi...... loaded with hooks and is very well-performed by this singer/pianist in an earthy, expressive voice akin to a Sarah McLachlan or Alicia Keys.

• smother.net [+ Show ]
  

  "Her songwriting is top-notch and she never seems to hold anything back which in this day and age is..."Her songwriting is top-notch and she never seems to hold anything back which in this day and age is quite admirable."
  

Setlist

usually 1-2 sets lasting 40-60 minutes, almost always all original

a show can easily be adjusted to fit any venue, show and audience...

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